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Mosier Gulch

Buffalo, Wyoming · Johnson County · Facility

Mosier Gulch Picnic Area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the City of Buffalo and is adjacent to the Bighorn National Forest, managed by the USDA Forest Service. This ponderosa pine-forested area lies at the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. The recreation area encompasses almost 900 acres of ponderosa…

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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Mosier Gulch

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High64°F
Avg Low45°F
Peak Rain Chance30%
Humidity67%
UV (avg)7
Air Quality48 · Good
Today
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Overcast
70°/53°
💧 12%🌬 17mph
5:27 AM8:42 PM
Sun
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Light Snow
53°/47°
💧 30%🌬 25mph
5:26 AM8:43 PM
Mon
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Light Drizzle
66°/45°
💧 15%🌬 14mph
5:26 AM8:44 PM
Tue
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Overcast
63°/38°
💧 11%🌬 13mph
5:25 AM8:45 PM
Wed
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Overcast
69°/42°
💧 12%🌬 11mph
5:25 AM8:45 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Mosier Gulch

Mosier Gulch Picnic Area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and the City of Buffalo and is adjacent to the Bighorn National Forest, managed by the USDA Forest Service. This ponderosa pine-forested area lies at the foothills of the Bighorn Mountains. The recreation area encompasses almost 900 acres of ponderosa pine-forested lands ranging from 5,500 feet to 6,800 feet, and is a popular hiking area. A developed roadside picnic area complete with multiple parking areas, picnic tables, pedestal fire grates, and a vault toilet are available. In addition, the picnic area is along the Clear Creek Trail which leads back to the city of Buffalo to the east or into the Bighorn Mountains to the west. Other opportunities at Mosier Gulch include trout fishing along Clear Creek, hunting and wildlife viewing with opportunities to see mule deer, antelope, eagles, and occasionally black bear and elk. Mosier Gulch is a day use only facility. Camping, open fires, and target shooting are prohibited. There is a hand-pump well available during the summer months. Please help us keep the area clean and pack your trash out as garbage collection is not provided.

Plan Your Visit to Mosier Gulch

Heading to Mosier Gulch? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Mosier Gulch?

Yes — reservations can be made on Recreation.gov. Popular sites fill quickly, especially weekends and holidays. Book up to 6 months in advance.

How do I get to Mosier Gulch?

From Buffalo, go about 5.5 miles west on Cloud Peak Scenic Byway (US 16). The road and picnic area are on the left.

How do I contact Mosier Gulch?

You can reach the park at phone: (307) 684-1100 or email: buffalo_wymail@blm.gov.